Gr8NudeNorth
@gr8nudenorth.bsky.social
A Minnesota guy seeking wisdom and sharing thoughts, insecurities, and his photo art from the past 60 years and the next __. Digs nature, music, animals, water, photography, reading, biking, consensual nudity, world peace. Often NSFW ... 21+ only, please.
Been away a while but back for #MonochromeMonday (my favorite day?).
In this sauna series, I saw 1960s gay rag quality in some shots. So, I ran one through a multitude of filters to try for that blue-hue monochrome the covers often took on.
Did I achieve it?
• November, 2025
In this sauna series, I saw 1960s gay rag quality in some shots. So, I ran one through a multitude of filters to try for that blue-hue monochrome the covers often took on.
Did I achieve it?
• November, 2025
December 15, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Been away a while but back for #MonochromeMonday (my favorite day?).
In this sauna series, I saw 1960s gay rag quality in some shots. So, I ran one through a multitude of filters to try for that blue-hue monochrome the covers often took on.
Did I achieve it?
• November, 2025
In this sauna series, I saw 1960s gay rag quality in some shots. So, I ran one through a multitude of filters to try for that blue-hue monochrome the covers often took on.
Did I achieve it?
• November, 2025
Some October mornings are simply stunning.
•10/30/2022 •Minneapolis
•10/30/2022 •Minneapolis
October 30, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Some October mornings are simply stunning.
•10/30/2022 •Minneapolis
•10/30/2022 •Minneapolis
This is more what I like to think of when I think of “October.”
•10/22/2022 •Minneapolis
•10/22/2022 •Minneapolis
October 22, 2025 at 3:36 PM
This is more what I like to think of when I think of “October.”
•10/22/2022 •Minneapolis
•10/22/2022 •Minneapolis
Sigh. I still contend I don’t need daily reminders it snows in Minnesota in October. But it is pretty.
•10/21/2020 •Minneapolis
•10/21/2020 •Minneapolis
October 21, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Sigh. I still contend I don’t need daily reminders it snows in Minnesota in October. But it is pretty.
•10/21/2020 •Minneapolis
•10/21/2020 •Minneapolis
I’m feeling like there hasn’t been much fall color this year. But then I saw this leaving the gym today, and now I’m wondering if I’ve just not been seeing it.
•10/19/25 •St. Louis Park, Minnesota
•10/19/25 •St. Louis Park, Minnesota
October 19, 2025 at 5:09 PM
I’m feeling like there hasn’t been much fall color this year. But then I saw this leaving the gym today, and now I’m wondering if I’ve just not been seeing it.
•10/19/25 •St. Louis Park, Minnesota
•10/19/25 •St. Louis Park, Minnesota
OneDrive (via pictures I’ve synched over the years) has been reminding me lately that it snows in October in Minneapolis.
Sigh. October snowfalls are pretty - like this one from a few years ago - but I’m never ready (and I won’t be ready this year) for that first one.
•10/14/22 •Minneapolis
Sigh. October snowfalls are pretty - like this one from a few years ago - but I’m never ready (and I won’t be ready this year) for that first one.
•10/14/22 •Minneapolis
October 14, 2025 at 4:28 PM
OneDrive (via pictures I’ve synched over the years) has been reminding me lately that it snows in October in Minneapolis.
Sigh. October snowfalls are pretty - like this one from a few years ago - but I’m never ready (and I won’t be ready this year) for that first one.
•10/14/22 •Minneapolis
Sigh. October snowfalls are pretty - like this one from a few years ago - but I’m never ready (and I won’t be ready this year) for that first one.
•10/14/22 •Minneapolis
There's a reason people stay in Minneapolis. Yes, winters may be harsh (some years), but summers are glorious and the city had the foresight to preserve natural locales for the enjoyment of all. In 3-4 weeks it might snow, but in the meantime... LIVE, LIVE, LIVE!
•10/4/25 •Bde Maka Ska; Cedar Lake
•10/4/25 •Bde Maka Ska; Cedar Lake
October 4, 2025 at 8:43 PM
There's a reason people stay in Minneapolis. Yes, winters may be harsh (some years), but summers are glorious and the city had the foresight to preserve natural locales for the enjoyment of all. In 3-4 weeks it might snow, but in the meantime... LIVE, LIVE, LIVE!
•10/4/25 •Bde Maka Ska; Cedar Lake
•10/4/25 •Bde Maka Ska; Cedar Lake
One of the last steamy days of summer = a bonus opportunity for a 2025 #HumpDay shoot. (Did the stripes make my ass look phat?)
•09/29/25 •Shag-Ri-La
•09/29/25 •Shag-Ri-La
October 1, 2025 at 12:36 PM
One of the last steamy days of summer = a bonus opportunity for a 2025 #HumpDay shoot. (Did the stripes make my ass look phat?)
•09/29/25 •Shag-Ri-La
•09/29/25 •Shag-Ri-La
Last one (?), for #SCS #SoftiesSaturday #SoftCockSaturday …
•September 2025 •somewhere in the eastern Caribbean
•September 2025 •somewhere in the eastern Caribbean
September 27, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Last one (?), for #SCS #SoftiesSaturday #SoftCockSaturday …
•September 2025 •somewhere in the eastern Caribbean
•September 2025 •somewhere in the eastern Caribbean
Gasp! Almost missed #FCF and another selfie from the trip. ( #FatCockFriday sure flies by sometimes. )
•September 2025 •somewhere in the eastern Caribbean
•September 2025 •somewhere in the eastern Caribbean
September 27, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Gasp! Almost missed #FCF and another selfie from the trip. ( #FatCockFriday sure flies by sometimes. )
•September 2025 •somewhere in the eastern Caribbean
•September 2025 •somewhere in the eastern Caribbean
Another from the trip for #HumpDay. This time, I’m in the shower, which offered some decent overhead light made misty/foggy from the cascade out of the rain shower head.
•September 2025 •somewhere in the eastern Caribbean
•September 2025 •somewhere in the eastern Caribbean
September 24, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Another from the trip for #HumpDay. This time, I’m in the shower, which offered some decent overhead light made misty/foggy from the cascade out of the rain shower head.
•September 2025 •somewhere in the eastern Caribbean
•September 2025 •somewhere in the eastern Caribbean
From the recent voyage … a tribute to #TowelTuesday.
•September 2025 •somewhere in the eastern Caribbean
•September 2025 •somewhere in the eastern Caribbean
September 23, 2025 at 12:26 PM
From the recent voyage … a tribute to #TowelTuesday.
•September 2025 •somewhere in the eastern Caribbean
•September 2025 •somewhere in the eastern Caribbean
When you’re 16 levels up, it’s like you’re in the clouds.
September 22, 2025 at 1:58 PM
When you’re 16 levels up, it’s like you’re in the clouds.
For #MonochromeMonday, a shot from a recent cruise. The window in the spa bathroom is a lovely setting. (original in comments)
•September 2025 •somewhere in the eastern Caribbean
•September 2025 •somewhere in the eastern Caribbean
September 22, 2025 at 1:57 PM
For #MonochromeMonday, a shot from a recent cruise. The window in the spa bathroom is a lovely setting. (original in comments)
•September 2025 •somewhere in the eastern Caribbean
•September 2025 •somewhere in the eastern Caribbean
(In color, you see fall descending in the upper left in the fading leaves.)
September 2, 2025 at 11:33 AM
(In color, you see fall descending in the upper left in the fading leaves.)
This shot from the past weekend, taken to B&W for #MonochromeMonday, really seems to capture the cool wistfulness I feel as summer begins to come to a close. #MCM
•Minneapolis •August, 2025
•Minneapolis •August, 2025
September 2, 2025 at 11:31 AM
This shot from the past weekend, taken to B&W for #MonochromeMonday, really seems to capture the cool wistfulness I feel as summer begins to come to a close. #MCM
•Minneapolis •August, 2025
•Minneapolis •August, 2025
#MonochromeMonday is such a good excuse to experiment with combinations of the core tools. This blend of b&w warm + film followed by warmth and tint adjustments really highlighted yellow tones. Adding a white vignette gave it a daguerreotype quality I found appealing. Fun.
•2017 •Minneapolis
•2017 •Minneapolis
August 18, 2025 at 2:15 PM
#MonochromeMonday is such a good excuse to experiment with combinations of the core tools. This blend of b&w warm + film followed by warmth and tint adjustments really highlighted yellow tones. Adding a white vignette gave it a daguerreotype quality I found appealing. Fun.
•2017 •Minneapolis
•2017 •Minneapolis
This picture had both voyeur and retro qualities to it, so I tried to modify to make it look like an old 1970s print some perv hid in a box in the back of his underwear drawer. A quick hack test with an okay result, I'd say. (I feel like I should try this more.)
#HumpDay
•2018 •Minneapolis
#HumpDay
•2018 •Minneapolis
August 13, 2025 at 3:27 PM
This picture had both voyeur and retro qualities to it, so I tried to modify to make it look like an old 1970s print some perv hid in a box in the back of his underwear drawer. A quick hack test with an okay result, I'd say. (I feel like I should try this more.)
#HumpDay
•2018 •Minneapolis
#HumpDay
•2018 •Minneapolis
Here’s the original…
August 11, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Here’s the original…
About 2 weeks after this shot, the whole area was flattened by a sudden fast fire. It’s sad knowing I was among the last to see it; sadder more knowing politicians would rather complain about smoke than seek solutions to prevent future infernos.
#MonochromeMonday #MCM
•July 4, 2024 •Jasper NP
#MonochromeMonday #MCM
•July 4, 2024 •Jasper NP
August 11, 2025 at 2:46 PM
About 2 weeks after this shot, the whole area was flattened by a sudden fast fire. It’s sad knowing I was among the last to see it; sadder more knowing politicians would rather complain about smoke than seek solutions to prevent future infernos.
#MonochromeMonday #MCM
•July 4, 2024 •Jasper NP
#MonochromeMonday #MCM
•July 4, 2024 •Jasper NP
I never do #FCF, but then this popped up [pun intended?] in my daily feed of today’s memories over the years. So, I thought, “Why not?” (Judging from my big hand and little hand, I’m guessing it was 2:10 that August 8 afternoon.)
•2017 •Minneapolis
•2017 •Minneapolis
August 8, 2025 at 4:46 PM
I never do #FCF, but then this popped up [pun intended?] in my daily feed of today’s memories over the years. So, I thought, “Why not?” (Judging from my big hand and little hand, I’m guessing it was 2:10 that August 8 afternoon.)
•2017 •Minneapolis
•2017 •Minneapolis
The smoke from distant forest fires that's been hovering over the city for the past several days feels especially heavy today. It seems you can quite literally see the air today, and my eyes feel like there's grit in them.
July 31, 2025 at 7:50 PM
The smoke from distant forest fires that's been hovering over the city for the past several days feels especially heavy today. It seems you can quite literally see the air today, and my eyes feel like there's grit in them.
I used a double filter (mono-copy-dramatic warm) for #MonichromeMonday #MCM today. In color, sunblock+sweat often gives my skin a smooth metallic sheen. In two-filter mono, I think that effect went, unexpectedly, to somewhat bronze-like. Cool. (original in comments)
•June 2024 •Minneapolis
•June 2024 •Minneapolis
July 28, 2025 at 1:53 PM
I used a double filter (mono-copy-dramatic warm) for #MonichromeMonday #MCM today. In color, sunblock+sweat often gives my skin a smooth metallic sheen. In two-filter mono, I think that effect went, unexpectedly, to somewhat bronze-like. Cool. (original in comments)
•June 2024 •Minneapolis
•June 2024 •Minneapolis
Looking like it’s gonna be a #SoftieSaturday today. Kind of warm, but comfortable in the shade at Shag-Ri-La. Perfect day for just hanging.
•July 26, 2025 •Minneapolis
•July 26, 2025 •Minneapolis
July 26, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Looking like it’s gonna be a #SoftieSaturday today. Kind of warm, but comfortable in the shade at Shag-Ri-La. Perfect day for just hanging.
•July 26, 2025 •Minneapolis
•July 26, 2025 •Minneapolis